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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,231.92, 16,845.50 and 3,334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,231.92, 16,845.50 and 3,334.50 is: 5,001.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,231.92 : 16,845.50 = 3,334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,231.92/16,845.50 = 3,334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,231.92x = 16,845.50 × 3,334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,231.92x = 56,171,319.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,171,319.75/11,231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.04

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